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Women in Public Health @WPHau

Women in Public Health (WPH) is a network of women from across Australia working to advance gender equity in public health leadership.

Joined January 2023
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It was a honour to chat with indefatigable and truly inspiring Kaurna, Narungga and Ngarrindjeri woman, Kelli Owen for @WPHau’s #Leadingwomen collaboration with @CroakeyNews. Read about Kelli’s amazing public health leadership journey below: croakey.org/transforming-abo…

Transforming Aboriginal kidney health through connection and culture: Kelli Owen

Introduction by Croakey Professional Services: When Kaurna, Narungga and Ngarrindjeri woman, Kelli Owen, was asked to speak at a conference about

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Melissa Sweet@MelissaSweetDr
10 Apr 2025
Big thanks to Kaurna, Narungga and Ngarrindjeri woman, Kelli Owen, for sharing your story on: Transforming Aboriginal kidney health through connection and culture croakey.org/transforming-abo… #sponsoredcontent #LeadingWomen HT @WPHau

Transforming Aboriginal kidney health through connection and culture: Kelli Owen

Introduction by Croakey Professional Services: When Kaurna, Narungga and Ngarrindjeri woman, Kelli Owen, was asked to speak at a conference about

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Achieving gender equity in global health requires more than 'adding women and stirring.' We need systemic change to elevate diverse voices and foster inclusive leadership. Learn how: insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/… #IWD2025 #HealthLeadership

Reimagining systems to elevate women in global health leadership

Achieving gender equity in global health will require reimagining of how health systems operate, including who leads and the traits they possess, who is…

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On #InternationalWomensDay, we're grateful for our community of women in public health. Together, we can achieve so much more. Let's build a stronger, more inclusive network! #IWD2025 #WomenInPublicHealthNetwork
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Our chat with the incredible @LopeyPen is the subject of a profile on @CroakeyNews as part of the #LeadingWomen series. If Penny is an example of a public health leader then our future is in very good hands indeed. Love her work! croakey.org/a-passion-for-ad…
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Melissa Sweet@MelissaSweetDr
27 Feb 2025
A timely read ahead of #IWD2025 – passion for addressing the plight of international health workers in Australia: Penelope Smith croakey.org/a-passion-for-ad… Via @WPHau #SponsoredContent
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A huge thank you to @hw_queensland for their incredible support of the #WPHQLD! Your commitment to empowering women in public health is invaluable - truly an organisation that walks the walk, not just talks the talk #Partnership #WomenInPublicHealth
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Dr @MaryNWanjau's words on resilience and trust in your own expertise resonated with crowd: "Be equipped every day that you're standing on your two feet, so whatever hits you...your passion doesn't die and you're not disillusioned." #Resilience #PublicHealth
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The always inspiring Dr @SimoneNalatu reminded us of the value of your life experience in informing your approach to work: "Your experience and expertise matters. Your life skills can absolutely translate into your professional skills." #WomenInLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment
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CEO of @hw_queensland, Dr @RobynLittlewoo1 shared: "There's parts of your job when you think this is the loneliest job in the whole world, but then to come together like this, you think this is brilliant!" Showcasing the importance of community! #Collaboration #PublicHealth
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Keynote speaker at our @WPHau event, the incredible @DrHeenaAkbar reminded us: “Public health is not just about numbers and research, it's about people, it's about communities, and it's about justice." #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity
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From yesterday's #WPHQLD event, @judy_nean highlighted: "Women's leadership is not just about representation, it's about better decisions, better policies, and better health outcomes for all." #PublicHealth #GenderEquality
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Incredible discussions and connections made yesterday at the #WPHQLD event held at the Queensland Multicultural Centre. A powerful gathering of women shaping the future of public health in Queensland! #WomenInPublicHealth #Leadership #PublicHealthQLD
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"It wasn’t enough to just do another health promotion..." Dr Alicia Veasey on the importance of systemic change in this @CroakeyNews #LeadingWomen profile. A must-read on health equity & leadership. Check it out: croakey.org/launching-a-seri… #healthequity
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Melissa Sweet@MelissaSweetDr
18 Feb 2025
Launching a series profiling #LeadingWomen in public health: Dr Alicia Veasey croakey.org/launching-a-seri… HT @WPHau #SponsoredContent

Launching a series profiling leading women in public health: Dr Alicia Veasey

Introduction by Croakey Professional Services: Dr Alicia Veasey, a proud Torres Strait Islander women, obstetrician and gynaecologist, is a passionate

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Don’t sleep on the inspiring lineup for Thursday's @WPHau event in Brisbane! Join us to hear from public health superstars @RobynLittlewoo1 @judy_nean @SimoneNalatu @DrHeenaAkbar @MaryNWanjau Thanks to @hw_queensland for supporting #womeninpublichealth eventbrite.com.au/e/women-in…

Women in Public Health event - Queensland

Join us at the first Queensland Women in Public Health event to connect with colleagues and hear from a range of inspiring speakers.

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Spots are filling up for our @WPHau event next Thursday in Brisbane. It’s promising to be a fantastic event, with our partner @hw_queensland. We’d love to see you there. Registration details below. eventbrite.com.au/e/women-in…

Women in Public Health event - Queensland

Join us at the first Queensland Women in Public Health event to connect with colleagues and hear from a range of inspiring speakers.

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Hello public health pals and a slightly belated Happy New Year! Mark your calendars. Our first Queensland @WPHau event is coming on Feb 20. Don't miss this opportunity to network and learn with support from @hw_queensland Sign up: eventbrite.com.au/e/women-in… #womeninhealth

Women in Public Health event - Queensland

Join us at the first Queensland Women in Public Health event to connect with colleagues and hear from a range of inspiring speakers.

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The #genderpaygap persists at the highest levels. New data shows female CEOs in Australia earn $170,000 less than male counterparts. This disparity affects all sectors, including public health. We must continue to push for #equalpay and representation. amp.theguardian.com/world/20…

Gender pay gap data reveals Australia’s female CEOs paid $170,000 less than men on average

But new data shows a three-point rise in men taking primary carer parental leave – the largest annual increase since records began

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Women In Global Health@womeninGH
22 Oct 2024
Join WGH on October 29 at 12:00 UTC for a key discussion on integrating gender into pharmaceutical supply chain management! 🗓️ Details: 65-minute Zoom webinar Open to all participants 👉 Register now: lnkd.in/eJZVcxqZ #GenderEquality #HealthSystems #WomenInHealth
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